2027 Audi Q8 vs. 2027 Ford Expedition

TrueCar says the Ford Expedition's $66,395 MSRP undercuts the Audi Q8's $78,295 by $11,900, a gap that stretches to $14,376 based on real-world average prices, while the Q8 wins on fuel economy at 17 city/23 highway mpg versus the Expedition's 16 city/22 highway. DriveDuel says the Ford Expedition offers visibly more power at 440 hp versus the Audi Q8's 335 hp, roughly 105 hp more, with both delivering the same city fuel economy in DriveDuel's own trim comparison.

Which to choose, and why

$11,900 to $14,376 cheaper Expedition

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the Ford Expedition's $66,395 MSRP undercuts the Audi Q8's $78,295 by $11,900, a gap that stretches to $14,376 based on real-world average prices, while the Q8 wins on fuel economy at 17 city/23 highway mpg versus the Expedition's 16 city/22 highway.

105 more hp for the Expedition

DriveDuel (opens in a new tab) says the Ford Expedition offers visibly more power at 440 hp versus the Audi Q8's 335 hp, roughly 105 hp more, with both delivering the same city fuel economy in DriveDuel's own trim comparison.

Questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper, the Audi Q8 or Ford Expedition?

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the Expedition, by $11,900 at MSRP.

Which has more horsepower, the Audi Q8 or Ford Expedition?

DriveDuel (opens in a new tab) says the Expedition, at 440 hp versus the Q8's 335 hp.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Audi Q8: 1 records · Ford Expedition: 2 records.

Decision field	Audi Q8	Ford Expedition
Exact EPA records	1	2
Model / option labels	1	2
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	3L 6-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid	3.5L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI
Transmissions	Automatic (S8)	Automatic (S10)
Fuel types	Premium	Regular
EPA classes	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Combined efficiency	19 MPG/MPGe	18 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	Not listed	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$4200 per year	$3600 per year

Head to head

Audi Q8 vs. Ford Expedition: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Audi Q8	Ford Expedition
Starting price (KBB base)	$78,195	$66,395
Top trim price (KBB base)	$88,795	$89,465
Horsepower	335 hp	400-440 hp
Torque	369 lb-ft	480-510 lb-ft
0 to 60 mph	5.5 sec	n/a
Curb weight	4,949 lb	5,668 lb
Length	196 in	209.9 in
Wheelbase	118 in	122.4-122.5 in
Cargo volume	60.7 cu ft	108.5 cu ft
Towing capacity	7,700 lb	n/a
Seating	5 seats	7-8 seats
Basic warranty	4 years	3 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2027 model year); prices are KBB base prices.

The Ford Expedition starts $11,800 lower: $66,395 against $78,195 before options and fees.
On peak horsepower, the Ford Expedition leads: 440 hp against 335 hp.
On peak torque, the Ford Expedition leads: 510 lb-ft against 369 lb-ft.
The Audi Q8 is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 4,949 lb against 5,668 lb.
On length, the Ford Expedition leads: 209.9 in against 196 in.
On wheelbase, the Ford Expedition leads: 122.5 in against 118 in.
On cargo volume, the Ford Expedition leads: 108.5 cu ft against 60.7 cu ft.
On seating capacity, the Ford Expedition leads: 8 seats against 5 seats.
On basic warranty, the Audi Q8 leads: 4 years against 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Audi Q8 and the Ford Expedition.

2027 Audi Q8

The Audi Q8 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV made by Audi that was launched in 2018. It is being produced at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.

Awards: Q8 won Auto Zeitung's Auto Trophy 2020 award under Luxury SUV category.

Source: Audi Q8 (Wikipedia)

Marketing. As part of the Q8 launch, in May 2018, Audi started a cinematic-styled miniseries that teased the Audi Q8 in five short episodes. The car made its first full appearance in the fifth episode, presented on a special microsite and shown to the public at the Audi China Brand Summit in Shenzhen.

NHTSA rated the 2025 Audi Q8 overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)

December 2025, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply… Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
November 2025, Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt… Consequence: A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q8, most often about engine (1), unknown or other (1), air bags (1).

2027 Ford Expedition

The Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV produced by Ford Motor Company since the 1997 model year. The successor to the Ford Bronco, the Expedition shifted its form factor from an off-road oriented vehicle to a truck-based station wagon. Initially competing against the Chevrolet Tahoe, the Expedition also competes against the Toyota Sequoia, Nissan Armada, and the Jeep Wagoneer.

Recalls and problems: The 2020 Expeditions were recalled in April 2020 over a front passenger safety belt sensor defect, which may malfunction and can lead to a misclassification of the size and weight of the occupant for the restraint system. In some circumstances, this malfunction may not be detected, and the airbag light may not illuminate, leading to injuries if it failed to deploy.
Reception: Motor Trend gave the 2018 Expedition a good review in its February 14, 2018 article, in which they cite the vehicle's "blend of performance (both on- and off-road), comfort, utility, and tech easily make it the new benchmark for the full-size SUV class." However the review notes that there were a few drawbacks in terms of hp acceleration (coming in second to the 2018 Nissan Armada but ahead of the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe), off-road performance, and its MPG estimate.
Awards: The fourth-generation Ford Expedition was nominated at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in the Truck of the Year category, only to lose out to its co-branded cousin Lincoln Navigator. Consumer Reports added the short-wheelbase Expedition to its recommended list for 2020, citing improved reliability and owner satisfaction scores.

Source: Ford Expedition (Wikipedia)

NHTSA rated the 2025 Ford Expedition overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 3 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (5 campaigns across the latest model years)

February 2026, Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may… Consequence: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of…
December 2025, Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a… Consequence: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features…
July 2025, Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module:Software. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a… Consequence: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features…

Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Ford Expedition, most often about forward collision avoidance (8), electrical system (6), steering (6).

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Q01Which is more efficient: the 2027 Audi Q8 or the 2027 Ford Expedition?

Efficiency

The 2027 Audi Q8 lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (19 vs. the 2027 Ford Expedition's 18 MPG/MPGe).